Introducing Kerala
Kerala, a state on India’s tropical Malabar Coast, has nearly 600km of Arabian Sea shoreline. It’s known for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, a network of canals. Inland are the Western Ghats, mountains whose slopes support tea, coffee and spice plantations as well as wildlife, National parks.
FACT FILE
| Location | A state on the southwestern Malabar Coast of India . It is bordered by Arabian Sea on the west, Karnataka on the north and northeast and Tamilnadu on the east. |
| Total Area | Approx 38, 863 square kilometers |
| Capital | Thiruvananthapuram; Old name: Trivandrum |
| Climate | Tropical |
| Language | Malayalam, English |
| Religion | Hinduism, Christianity and Islam |
| Local Time | GMT + 5.5 hrs |
| Currency | Indian Rupee |
| Monsoon | June – September |
| Longest River | Periyar |
| Highest Peak | Anamudi |
| State Animal | Indian Elephant |
| State Bird | The Great Hornbill |
| State Fruit | Jackfruit |
| State Flower | Golden shower tree |
| Major Airport | Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode and Kannur |
| No. of districts | 14 [Northern: Kasargode, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Malappuram; Central: Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Idukki; Southern: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam] |
<p>Arrival at Mangalore Airport and drive to Nileshwaram, on arrival check into the hotel. Overnight stay in Bekal/Nileshwaram.</p>
<p>After breakfast visit Bekal fort , Kappil beach. Afternoon visit Kareem’s forest. Overnight stay in Bekal/Nileshwaram.</p>
<p>After breakfast drive to Wayanad, on arrival check into the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay in Resort.</p>
<p>After breakfast transfer to Thekkady, On arrival check into the hotel, Rest of the day free for own activities , O/n stay at hotel.</p>
<p>Morning Transfer to House Boat Point Check in at houseboat. Houseboat cruise is the best way to explore the beauty of backwaters , seen in breathing green, the village slumbers by the Vembanadu Lake , Lunch, Evening Tea/Coffee with snacks, dinner & Overnight stay in the House Boat.</p>
<p>After breakfast drop to Kozhikode Airport ( 110 km ).</p>
